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The Division of Behavioral Health certifies Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Recovery Support Services (RSS) providers. A detailed explanation of the rules and minimum standards for these services, including the process required for certification, can be found in the Idaho Administrative Code. Please click here to access IDAPA 16.07.20. Providers seeking approval/renewal as a SUD treatment and/or RSS provider can access the SUD/RSS application here.

The Division also certifies Nonhospital, Medically-Monitored Detoxification/Mental Health Diversion Units according to the rules and minimum standards set forth in IDAPA 16.07.50. Detox/Mental Health Diversion Units provide physician-supervised care to individuals suffering from a subacute psychiatric or alcohol/drug crisis. The application for approval as a Detox/Mental Health Diversion Unit can be accessed here.

Please remember that it is the provider’s responsibility to read, understand, and comply with the provisions set forth in the Idaho Administrative Code. Please contact the Division (contact info below) if you have any questions or concerns regarding the approval process. Once you have completed the appropriate application, including all of the required supporting documentation, please submit to:

Clinicians who provide direct client substance use disorders (SUD) treatment services by a Department of Health and Welfare approved substance use disorders treatment agency must be approved as a Qualified Substance Use Disorders Professional (QSUDP) or a Qualified Substance Use Disorders Professional Trainee (QSUDPT) in accordance with IDAPA 16.07.20 subsections 218 or 223.

Clinicians who provide Clinical Supervision to QSUDPs and QSUDPTs providing direct client SUD Treatment Services in a Department of Health and Welfare approved substance use disorders treatment agency must be approved as a Clinical Supervisor in accordance with IDAPA 16.07.20 subsection 216.

For QSUDP approval, move your cursor to Information for Providers in the left side menu on this page and then scroll down the drop down menu and click on Qualified Professionals/Case Managers. Then scroll down the right side menu and click on the QSUDP checklist. Complete the checklist and submit according to the instructions, along with a copy of your current State of Idaho Occupational License or your Substance Use Disorders specific certification.

For QSUDPT approval, move your cursor to Information for Providers in the left side menu on this page and then scroll down the drop down menu and click on Qualified Professionals/Case Managers. Then scroll down the right side menu and click on the QSUDP checklist. Complete the checklist and submit according to the instructions, along with a copy of your current Substance Use Disorders-specific certification or copies of formal documentation of current enrollment in a program pursuant to the qualifications of Section 218 of IDAPA 16.07.20

For Clinical Supervisor approval, move your cursor to Information for Providers in the left side menu on this page and then scroll down the drop down menu and click on Qualified Professionals/Case Managers. Then scroll down the right side menu and click on the Clinical Supervisor checklist. Complete the checklist and submit according to the instructions, along with required documentation.